Population 74,718 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Boone County
Household size in Boone County
| Period | Boone County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Boone County average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east. Boone County has larger households than at least four in five Indiana counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Boone County
| Period | Boone County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in Boone County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.7, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Boone County
| Period | Boone County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Boone County (9.0%), below the national share of 11.6%. Boone County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Indiana counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Boone County
Renters in Boone County
| Period | Boone County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.2% of households in Boone County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a quarter of owners (26.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the east.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Boone County
| Period | Boone County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in Boone County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Boone County has the lowest vacancy rate of any Indiana county.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Boone County
| Period | Boone County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Boone County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the center. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only four have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Boone County
| Period | Boone County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $989 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,047 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,236 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,477 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Boone County costs $1,477 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the wider Indianapolis area ($1,368). Rents are up $488 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Only one other Indiana county has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Boone County
Bachelor's degrees in Boone County
| Period | Boone County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.1% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.0% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.6% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Boone County: 52.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.1 points, as it has nationally. Only two of Indiana's 92 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Boone County
| Period | Boone County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Boone County: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Few Indiana counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only three of 92.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Boone County
| Period | Boone County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Boone County has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Boone County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | 2.65 | 39.6 | 9.0% | 21.2% | 4.2% | 1988 | $1,477 | 52.6% | 94.8% | 2.5% |
| Hamilton County | 2.73 | 39.1 | 7.3% | 23.9% | 5.7% | 1999 | $1,739 | 62.8% | 97.4% | 2.7% |
| Montgomery County | 2.44 | 40.4 | 9.7% | 19.7% | 7.0% | 1964 | $860 | 20.5% | 89.4% | 3.5% |
| Madison County | 2.42 | 41.6 | 13.3% | 29.8% | 10.3% | 1967 | $1,037 | 20.4% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
| Fountain County | 2.42 | 43.3 | 13.2% | 25.4% | 12.3% | 1962 | $802 | 14.8% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Henry County | 2.53 | 43.0 | 12.8% | 23.8% | 12.6% | 1960 | $856 | 17.8% | 90.4% | 4.0% |
| Vermilion County | 2.36 | 42.0 | 13.9% | 29.8% | 12.3% | 1958 | $843 | 19.6% | 91.2% | 6.6% |
| Randolph County | 2.34 | 42.1 | 13.0% | 22.7% | 9.7% | 1956 | $779 | 14.6% | 91.1% | 4.2% |
| Darke County | 2.46 | 42.1 | 10.0% | 27.6% | 6.5% | 1961 | $819 | 16.7% | 90.9% | 2.8% |
| Champaign County | 2.33 | 35.0 | 9.9% | 46.0% | 10.8% | 1981 | $1,115 | 47.8% | 93.1% | 4.6% |
| Miami County | 2.50 | 42.1 | 9.5% | 26.6% | 5.9% | 1973 | $1,041 | 27.7% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Boone County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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